Category: Rant/Random Thoughts
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A Real Friend
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Hypothermia almost killed me!
August 28th, 2002, my friend Johann and I pull up to the Barr Trail trailhead at 8 am. The temperature is 68 degrees. Our mission today is to run 12 miles up the Barr Trail to reach the top of Pikes Peak, then back down for a total of 24 miles. Pikes Peak is one…
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The Master Sculptor
What do David, Venus De Milo, and the Pieta all have in common? They are 3 of greatest marble sculptures ever created. These masterpieces were trapped inside marble slabs until their sculptor freed them. What if I told you that you could sculpt something more beautiful, more unique, more important? Let me share…
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Do you believe?
Would you die for your beliefs? I know it is a tough question but the answer to this question will change your life. This Sunday I was in mass and the priest was giving his homily. He asked us this same question. He spoke of the killings of Christians that refused to convert to Islam…
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Stuck on the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China can be seen by astronauts from space. Imagine looking up the 26 foot face of the wall. Then you look left and right only to see the wall slither across the countryside for 5,500 miles. Your freedom lies on the other side of the wall. What do you do? The…
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Adders and Multipliers
Yesterday was my 34th birthday. The day before my birthday I felt down. I was feeling emotionally drained, a bit lost, a bit frustrated, a bit defeated. I woke up on my birthday, February 25th (mark that on your calendar), at 4 am. I saw some of my great clients and my mood lifted. I…
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Getting Rid of Eeyore
The other day I was watching Winnie-the-Pooh with my son and daughter. There was a scene that I wanted to share with you. Eeyore was sad because he had lost his tail. Winnie-the-Pooh had been starving the entire show so he decided to go to owls house and ask for honey. Only when he got…
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You Have To Write The First Draft
[youtube]http://youtu.be/zB0oI6kJjqk[/youtube] –> Click Here to Watch on Your Mobile Device <– This has nothing to do with writing a book, yet it has everything to do with it. Recently I was writing the outline of one of the books I want to write. I have been saying I am going to write a book for…
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Courage to Listen
In our fast paced world listening almost seems like a luxury not afforded to us. Over the next few paragraphs I hope to persuade you that listening is not a luxury but a necessity if you want more energy and abundance. Think about everything you have ever been told about losing weight and getting fit.…
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5 Things I Learned When Mandy was Hospitalized
For all you parents I am sure you can remember with great clarity the first time you kids were hospitalized. This is a vivid image I wish would never occurred, but I learned 5 things I want to share with you. 5 Things I Learned When Mandy was Hospitalized 1. The Miami Children’s…